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Bahamas

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Bahamas is grouped in Caribbean, within Americas. Its capital listing is Nassau. This page brings together commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalNassau
RegionAmericas
ISO alpha-2BS
ISO alpha-3BHS
Currency code(s)BSD
Language code(s)en
Calling code(s)+1 242
Country-code TLD.bs
Area13,943 km²

Where is Bahamas?

For broad geographic classification, Bahamas is grouped under Americas and the subregion Caribbean. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Bahamas?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is BS, while the three-letter code is BHS. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Bahamas has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.